Potrero to Tripeaks Trail – Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Hiking trails & Routes

Potrero to Tripeaks Trail – Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

Hard

3.3

(8)

hikers

Potrero to Tripeaks Trail – Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area

05:47

17.4km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Boney Mountain State Wilderness

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

1.46 km

Upper Sycamore Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is an overlook spot here on the side of the trail that allows you to take a break and enjoy the hillside. Don't plan on spending too much time …

Tip by

2.78 km

Sycamore Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

You can find this small waterfalls near the Old Cabin Trail. It is located at the end of a byway.

Tip by

4.84 km

Danielson Monument

Monument

4.86 km

Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Some unexpected ruins of an Old Cabin and a monument in the middle of nowhere. Its interesting to see, what happened here few years ago.

Tip by

8.03 km

Together with Sandstone Peak the Trip Peaks is one of the highest mountains in the Santa Monica Mountains. You can enjoy a great 360-degree-view over different hiking trails and the beautiful landscape.

Tip by

17.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

1.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

5.92 km